While moving lumber, we uncovered a small (young) lesser brown scorpion. So glad I was wearing gloves! There are a few hazards on Long Caye and this relatively small scorpion species with its brownish coloration and distinctive compact body structure is one of them. Although its venom can immobilize prey, it is generally not dangerous…
During a snorkel on November 29, 2024 at Half Moon Caye, we spotted 3 healthy spiny lobsters among the coral heads of the shallow waters. Such a treat! Usually the larger animals are found in deeper waters, while diving. Adult female spiny lobsters lay thousands of tiny eggs, which they carry under their tails. These…
This morning we watched dozens of Atlantic box jellies hunting with the small bait fish in the shallows next to the dock. About 3cm by 5cm each, they gently floated around trying to catch something in their trailing tentacles. In my junior year of college, I heard a student tell a story about being stung…
